BASSE DANSE, published by Pierre Attaignant 1530. Performed by Yasuhiko Higaki, 2022.

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BASSE DANSE
Published by Pierre Attaignant, 1530.
Performed by Yasuhiko Higaki, 2022.

Note:
This video features a performance of Basse Danse from a collection published by Attaignant in 1530, played by seven Yasuhiko Higakis using Renaissance instruments.
First, the piece is performed with five parts: soprano dulcian, alto dulcian, tenor dulcian, bass dulcian, and bass rackett. Next, it is performed with four parts in a lower octave using three bass dulcians and one bass rackett. Finally, all parts are played together, with the soprano, alto, and tenor parts doubled an octave apart. The dulcian is the predecessor of the bassoon. The rackett, with its long, thin internal tubing, produces much lower sounds than its appearance suggests. It produces the lowest sound among the instruments used here.


Instruments used:
- Soprano dulcian by Paul Crosby, made from designs by Eric Moulder
- Alto dulcian by Paul Crosby, made from designs by Eric Moulder
- Tenor dulcian by Korber
- Bass dulcian by Graham Lyndon-Jones
- Bass Rackett by Paul Crosby, made from EMS Kit

Room picture from https://pixabay.com/

Rcording: January 2022
Audio video editing: Yasuhiko Higaki, DP-008EX, Sound forge pro 13.0 with Melodyne 5, HDR-CX390, Vegas pro 19.0.

May 5, 2022.